NSF Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS)

Interim Program Lead: Marissa Vara
Funder: National Science Foundation 

Short Summary:

We are proud to be the host program for the National Science Foundation Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS) office. NSF Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS) is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences. NSF SOARS is designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community. NSF SOARS Protégés can participate for up to four (4) summers conducting research in atmospheric and earth-system sciences. Over 90% of NSF SOARS Protégés advance to graduate school, and many enter the workforce with a MS and/or Ph.D. degree.